Buenos Aires Argentina Temple
| Buenos Aires Argentina Temple | ||||
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Interactive map of Buenos Aires Argentina Temple | ||||
| Number | 39 | |||
| Dedication | 17 January 1986, by Thomas S. Monson | |||
| Site | 3.73 acres (1.51 ha) | |||
| Floor area | 30,659 ft2 (2,848.3 m2) | |||
| Height | 112 ft (34 m) | |||
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| Additional information | ||||
| Announced | 2 April 1980, by Spencer W. Kimball | |||
| Groundbreaking | 20 April 1983, by Bruce R. McConkie | |||
| Open house | 17–24 December 1985 4–25 August 2012 | |||
| Rededicated | 9 September 2012, by Henry B. Eyring | |||
| Current president | Fernando D. Ortega (sept. 2024) | |||
| Designed by | Ramon Paez and Church A&E Services | |||
| Location | Ciudad Evita, Argentina | |||
| Geographic coordinates | 34°43′45.42960″S 58°31′5.610000″W / 34.7292860000°S 58.51822500000°W | |||
| Exterior finish | Light gray native granite | |||
| Temple design | Modern adaptation of six-spire design | |||
| Baptistries | 1 | |||
| Ordinance rooms | 4 (stationary) | |||
| Sealing rooms | 3 | |||
| Clothing rental | Yes | |||
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The Buenos Aires Argentina Temple is a temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints located in Ciudad Evita, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina. Announced on April 2, 1980, by church president Spencer W. Kimball, it became the first temple in Argentina and the fourth in South America when it was dedicated by Thomas S. Monson in January 1986. The temple is on a 3.73-acre (1.51 ha) site near the Autopista Riccheri, with its grounds hsving landscaped gardens, a front fountain, six tall gray spires, and art glass that reflects Argentinian national colors.
The temple underwent a major renovation from 2009 to 2012, expanding to 28,299 sq ft and adding art glass incorporating blue and white hues from Argentina’s flag before its rededication by Henry B. Eyring. The rededication was preceded by an open house attended by more than 100,000 visitors and a cultural celebration featuring over 2,000 youth.
The temple has four instruction rooms, three sealing rooms, and a baptistry.